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Last week was a huge week, kicking off the Google for Startups AI accelerator programme for luna with Jo Goodall. Interesting panel discussions, hands-on training with Vertex AI and 1:1 mentoring sessions have given us so much scope to take luna's AI capabilities to the next level whilst keeping teens safe from harm and misinformation. A huge thanks to the #googleforstartups team for organising a great week, packed full of value. #ai #machinelearning #deeplearning #google #googleforstartups #acceleratedbygoogle #startup

What’s next in AI? Here’s what five leaders in Australia’s AI revolution had to say at Startup Daily and Microsoft’s AI Deep Dive startup event. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grYEY-td Join Microsoft for Startups founders hub: https://lnkd.in/gfcstnp8

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Perplexity AI, a startup using AI to build a search engine to compete with giant Google, has raised $62.7 million in funding led by Daniel Gross, former head of AI at Y Combinator. Other investors who invested include Stan Druckenmiller, NVIDIA, billionaire Jeff Bezos, Tobi Lutke, and Garry Tan, among others. The round takes Perplexity’s valuation to a striking $1.04 billion. The startup plans to use the raised capital to expand usage among consumers and knowledge workers within enterprises. Founded by IIT Madras graduate Aravind Srinivas, Andy Konwinski, Denis Yarats, and Johnny Ho, The San Francisco-based startup is advancing the search engine landscape by integrating AI and chatbot technologies. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKq3k3ZJ #ai #iitmadras #iit #google #technology #innovation #startup #Indianstartupnews

seems its using GPT-3. are you using GPT ? Answer by perplexity : Yes, as an AI assistant, I am powered by the ChatGPT model, which is a variant of the GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) model developed by OpenAI. ChatGPT is specifically designed for conversational interactions, enabling me to understand and generate human-like responses to engage in meaningful conversations with users like you. By utilizing the ChatGPT model, I can provide accurate, informative, and engaging responses to a wide range of queries and topics. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Showstopping graph from the FT showing recent hyperscaler investment in generative AI startups. Shows two obvious things - 1) consolidation forming around these private foundation models and 2) the hyperscalers want to own AI and sell it back to the rest of the economy.

FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups - ABC News: FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups  ABC News http://dlvr.it/T1z39S #ai #artificialintelligence

Despite global frenzy, investor enthusiasm in China’s AI startups wanes - TechCrunch: Despite global frenzy, investor enthusiasm in China’s AI startups wanes  TechCrunch http://dlvr.it/T2LPJx #ai #artificialintelligence

📢 Google is upping its game in #AI with an investment of up to $2 billion in #Anthropic, a promising AI startup! 🤖This move shows Google's commitment leading the forefront of AI research, it also fuels the competition among Frontier AI Startups. #SFAI#techinvestment#futireai

Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First 🇮🇳 applications are open now but not for too long ⏰ This program brings the best of Google and helps founders build scalable solutions responsibly with AI and ML from the ground up. APPLY NOW: https://lnkd.in/gwGx8KXS I'm hosting a virtual forum at 4 PM today to deep dive into the program and answer any questions you may have - RSVP at http://goo.gle/3xIzKUx 💡 #AcceleratedWithGoogle